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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1987/04/07 Item 8 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 8 Meeting Date 4/7/87 ITEM TITLE: a) Resolution Approving agreement for an uncontrolled embankment at 172 Inkopah Street b) Resolution/21F5-7 Approving agreement for an uncontrolled embankment at 180 Inkopah Street SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer e/ REVIEWED BY: City Manager 9- (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the subject resolution and direct the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: Mr. Lawrence Green and Mr. James Leghorn applied for an uncontrolled embankment permit on July 8, 1986, for 162 and 180 Inkopah Street in accordance with Section 15. 04.285 of the City Code. This procedure is necessary when earthwork has been done without soil testing or when no compaction reports or other soil reports have been prepared and submitted to the City. The intention is that a document will be recorded to warn subsequent owners that this uncontrolled situation exists and that it may be unsafe to erect structures over the area. If it is desired to do such building later, the uncontrolled embankment document must be rescinded by Council action. Justification for that action is provided by soils analyses showing that the design of the structure adequately addresses the existing soil conditions. A plan for the uncontrolled embankment was submitted to the Engineering Department and a review of these plans show they substantially conform to normal engineering practice. The proposed embankment is filling a depression in the rear yards. Based on the findings herein, it is recommended that the agreement for the uncontrolled embankment be approved with the following conditions in accordance with Section 15.04.285 of the City Code. 1 . The land development work shall be designated as uncontrolled embankment and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. Page 2, Item 8 Meeting Date 4/7/87 2. The owner acknowledges that as an uncontrolled embankment, the site is not eligible for a building permit unless special soils analysis and foundation design are submitted. 3. The land development work shall be done and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at the sole cost, risk, and responsibility of the owner and his successors in interest, who shall hold the City harmless with respect thereto. FISCAL IMPACT: None. DA:fp/PH-006 WPC 2684E the City Council of Chula Vista, California Dated